Anti-Inflammatory Diet For Dummies

by Artemis Morris, Molly Rossiter

Fight inflammation and manage chronic pain and fatigue with this essential guide

Arthritis, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes all have roots in chronic inflammation. No book explores the connection in a more accessible and straight-forward fashion. Packed with the latest information that can have a real and immediate impact on your health, the brand-new edition

100 tasty and nourishing recipes Key anti-inflammation foods to incorporate in your diet Inflammatory foods to avoid The latest in anti-inflammatory superfoods Meal plans to fit any lifestyle The latest in lifestyle factors that impact inflammation Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Dummies, 2nd Edition explores the link between inflammation and diseases like stroke, chronic respiratory disease, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Filled with actionable and practical tips for avoiding inflammatory foods and activities, this book constitutes the first update in the series in ten years.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2011

About the author

Dr. Artemis Morris is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, educator, and researcher in clinical nutrition. She teaches at The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Credit: WILEY

Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've been eating a strict anti-inflammatory diet for over a month now to manage MS. While providing some basic information, there was nothing included that I did not already know or what is easily found with an internet search. It felt repetitive and featured a good deal about exercise and the various diseases caused by inflammation. I ended up skipping those sections and skimming many others. I'd recommend the Anti-Inflamantion Diet and Recipe Book from Jessica K Black as a much better alternative to this book

[Angela · Rating 2 out of 5]

My main criticism of this may be an issue with the "For Dummies" series as a whole rather than this book in particular. The authors often mention studies (as in "a 2001 study at Such and Such University") without giving citations for the studies. The authors never actually cite any works other than websites, so it's impossible to tell what information in this is considered common knowledge and what information is from credible sources. The "Appendices" were very disappointing, giving full metric conversions (easy for readers to find themselves with a quick Google search) but no recommended reading, no tables of important nutrients and food sources for those nutrients, no complete quick-reference of all websites or studies referenced in the text.

Those issues aside, this does contain a fair amount of basic common knowledge information. The most useful section of the book is likely to be the recipes.

[Dolores of Course · Rating 1 out of 5]

Please don’t waste your money or time reading this book. It’s terrible. Find a good website or watch YouTube videos on anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle. This book is repetitive, disorganized and does little that is actually helpful in terms of living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. If anything, it will make you run screaming the other direction. The first section of the book talks in depth about all the dire diseases that inflammation causes. Yeah, we know. That is why we are reading the book. We don’t need to have a deep dive into each and every disease associated. 60 pages worth. If you survive the slog through the foods to eat and avoid, then you get to the recipe section. 138 pages worth. That Fava Beans and Artichoke entree sounds like a real barn burner. There’s some yoga poses after that and a chapter on supplements. I am so aggravated I wasted my time on this. Seriously, go watch anti-inflammatory health videos on YouTube.

[Dante Cavallin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book speaks as if it has a scientific approach to the topic but then uses judgemental language as blaming gmo's and chemicals without specifying what chemicals or gmos she is referring to. Technically all produce is genetically modified by humans breeding plants for thousands of years and technically water is a chemical. Such language can only be used constructively to scare the reader, which is not a constrive approach to propogate change within the reader. It leaves too many unanswered questions and will just drive the reader to mistrust against all gmos and food producers. Even though some of the gmos have positive benefits to health and some producers actually take care to produce healthy food and snacks.

[The_J · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dealt with the panoply of inputs, exercise, with yoga, and the bugaboo of stress (as though being hungry and chased by a lion on the veldt wasn't down right terrifying), but at the end with the exception of the interesting nightshade family of plants including both the fruit of the tomato, but also potatoes, the whole was somehow empty. But I suppose that I might have put too much faith into a book for the dummies. I was hopeful that it might deal more with the inflammatory response and a cure for the curse of modernity.

[Jane Otte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really resourceful book for both the new and the entrenched reader who has an interest in mitigating inflammation in their body through diet. Takes a very solid approach to health issues that may be a result of an unknowingly inflammatory response to certain foods. Includes some great and easy to shop for recipes.
I borrowed this from the local library, but it was such a great reference book that it is one that needs a permanent place on my home bookshelf to keep me on track.

[Kris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was going to recommend a diet specifically for anti-inflammation, that sufferers of related conditions could possibly try. Instead, it listed already known diets such as Paleo and explained how these could be Anti-Inflammatory. Did not tell me more than I could find off the Internet.

[Christine Fay · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you suffer from a troublesome gut, then this is the book for you. With only a few minor adjustments in my regular diet, my discomfort has all but disappeared.

[Rachelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read to quick start an anti inflammatory diet. Obviously not super in depth, but it gives a quick breakdown of the main principal. Good information to build up the knowledge base on the topic.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m just beginning an anti inflammatory journey and while this isn’t the most comprehensive book out there it was a helpful place to begin.

[Mybookishreads · Rating 2 out of 5]

didn't provide any information I didn't already know.

most recipes included eggs or seafood though, so.. extra unhelpful for me. lol

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up this book because I have joint issues and thought that this diet would help, as it is supposed to help those that suffer from asthma, arthritis, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes due to inflammation. It very plainly outlines anti-inflammatory nutrition, how certain foods can be toxic for your body and cause allergies/sensitivities, and some really great recipes to use on the Anti-Inflammation diet. Anyways, they break down their food requirements like this: heavily dependent on fresh organic fruits and veggies, beans/nuts/seeds make up 3-4 servings per day, at least 3 servings of omega-3 rich seafood per week, only 1 dairy serving per day, 3-4 servings of whole grains per day, 2-4 servings of lean meat per week, anti-inflammatory herbs and spices to be used at least once per day, and anti-inflammatory oils (olive, sesame, sunflower or coconut) 2-4 Tbsp per day. So basically I need to cut out red meat and eat more whole grains, legumes, seafood, healthy oils and spices. Also stop eating so much professed food, white sugar/flour, and drink more water. While I may not be able to get my husband on the anti-inflammation bandwagon, I will try to be healthier and hopefully that'll help with some of my issues. 4 stars.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an okay introduction to the anti inflammation diet. There wasn't much I didn't already know in the book. It was neatly organized and a good starting point for someone who's never heard of the diet or is new to the concept.

[Eldra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provides clear and direct information. The organization is easy to understand. This is a pretty straightforward representation of inflammation and its effects.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

According to this book, I can no longer eat anything but fish (which I don't eat) and raw vegetables. Not very realistic.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is nothing new here if you are moderately informed. If you’re a novice it’s probably a great start